Job Description
Shape the future with Nexus Labs' Quantum Computing Research team. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware for 2026-era applications. Join our Austin-based hub where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Your work will directly influence quantum cryptography, AI acceleration, and materials science breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate on quantum hardware integration with engineering teams
- Publish research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science divisions
- Secure research grants and patents for quantum innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published work in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong analytical skills with complex mathematical modeling
- Track record of translating theory into practical applications